NEW STAFFER JOINS CRAIN'S

Joseph B. Cahill has joined the staff of CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS as an associate editor covering general assignment news and the marketing industry.

Mr. Cahill, 36, is a recent graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Before pursuing a journalism career, he spent nine years as a practicing attorney, including five at Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin.

He received his legal education at Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he graduated with highest honors and was editor in chief of the school's law review. Mr. Cahill received his undergraduate degree at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis.